Class Descriptions

Cardio Core Attack (CCA)-

Forget the sit-ups! Cardio Core Attack is a high-energy
class set to great music that uses circuits of intense intervals to
target all the components of you core including you back, abs, and
glutes, plus all other major muscle groups. You will build a
strong foundation to be faster, stronger, more energetic, and
injury free in all of your daily activities. Modifications
will be presented for all levels, from the occasional exerciser to
the hard-core athlete.

Faculty/Staff Yoga

A Hatha Yoga class tailored to the groups' needs and requests
each week. Postures are given with ample variations to suit
each individual. Great for all levels, beginners welcome.

Group Cycle

This cardiovascular class will get your heart pumping
while cycling on indoor stationary bikes using drills, imagery, and
heart-pumping music. Cycling is a great workout that people
of all fitness levels can enjoy.

Hour of Power

Come work hard, and prove how strong you are as you power
through lots of different exercises. There will be a variety
of equipment used, including weights, mats, balls, steps and
everything in between to help you make a change and power through a
great workout. Through hard work and power, you'll see results in
no time!

Hula Hooping

This fun, heart-pumping class will bring you right back to
your favorite childhood activity! A mix of dance an strength
training, hooping will provide you with an upbeat cardiovascular
workout while toning every part of your body! No previous
experience necessary, hoops provided.

Insanity

A high intensity workout designed to challenge your body
in block intervals (using just your body weight)! The program
incorporates ab and core training techniques, as well as strength,
power, and resistance moves to help sculpt and tone the ultimate
physique. You will notice an 'insane' difference!

PiYo (Pilates/Yoga)

Looking to impove your strength, balance, and flexibility
while listening to fun and upbeat music? Try PiYo
class! This low-impact and action-packed fusion workout
combines principles from Pilates and Yoga to burn serious calories
and sculpt your body. Great for all ages, body types and
fitness levels.

Power Yoga

A vigorous, fitness-based Yoga that offers you a great
"workout" in a casual, relaxed, and fun atmosphere. Whether
you're learning Yoga (beginners welcome) or you're a seasoned Yogi,
participating in this heart-thumping, active practice will benefit
your mind, body and spirit.

TRX

Using just your body weight (do not let that fool you) and
straps, utilize the suspension training that all four branches of
the military use, to challenge yourself.

Vinyasa Flow

In this class we will connect movement and breath,
starting off with gentle opening sequences and then moving into a
more rhythmic practice. Vinyasa flow is an ebb and flow of
building energy and calming the mind and body, allowing each to
make the practice what he/she needs: a fitness-based practice, or
an outlet in a busy day to clear the mind and relax.
Beginners and experienced Yogis will benefit from this invigorating
practice that will offer both challenges and relaxation.

Zumba

Dance-based aerobics using up-tempo Latin music styles
such as Pop, Hip Hop, Latin, and International rhythms and beat to
party ouselves into shape! The routines feature aerobic
interval training with a combination of fast and slow
rhythms. It targets areas such as the glutes, legs, arms and
abdominals.

INSTRUCTORS (all CPR/AED certified)

Morgan Dashko- Certified Yoga Instructor

Elena Insley- Certified Hoopnotica Instructor

Brittany Nachamie- Certified Insanity, TRX and Spinning
Instructor

Dani Nurick- Certified Zumba Instructor

Kat Page- Certified Yoga Instructor

Meghan Peck- Certified PiYo Instructor

Gabby Potter- Certified Zumba Instructor

Brooke Rosenbaur- Certified Group Exercise
instructor

Lori Shapiro- Certified Zumba Instructor

Lisa Thirer- Certified Spinning Instructor

Assumption of Risk and
Waiver of Liability

By attending Group
Exercise classes, you are voluntarily participating in physical
activity and must assume that you are doing so at your own
risk. Brandeis University is not responsible for any injury
that may occur during participation. Please consult your
doctor if you possess any health problems or physical
limitations.